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At age 14, Sigurdur Thordarson exposed corruption in Icelandic banks, earning the title of 'teenage whistleblower' before his controversial turn as an FBI informant.

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Why Watch

  • Meet Sigurdur Thordarson, a teenage whistleblower.
  • Follow Siggi's controversial choice to spy for the FBI.
  • See the fallout between Siggi and Julian Assange.

Did You Know

  • Siggi started hacking at age 12.
  • He exposed bank corruption in Iceland by age 14.
  • Siggi leaked sensitive information globally with WikiLeaks in 2010.
  • He was mentored by Julian Assange during his time with WikiLeaks.
  • At 18, Siggi chose to spy for the FBI.

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Who is Sigurdur Thordarson?

Sigurdur Thordarson, known as Siggi, is a hacker who began his activities at age 12 and became known as a teenage whistleblower for exposing corruption in Icelandic banks by age 14.

What was Siggi's relationship with Julian Assange?

Siggi was mentored by Julian Assange during his involvement with WikiLeaks in 2010, where he leaked sensitive information globally.

What significant decision did Siggi make at age 18?

At age 18, Siggi made the controversial choice to spy for the Federal Bureau of Investigation, marking a significant turning point in his life.

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